(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Why it is kind indeed, wonderfully kind; but of you, of all of you, to be cast here on the heights of Golmberg, to be thrown upon this most inhospitable shore--inhospitable because no creature ever comes to us, or can come from that side.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Kind!" he exclaimed, holding fast the other's hands; "and kind of me?
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading He turned towards the General, who answered his extremely courteous bow with some reserve.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And now may I ask you to be so kind as to introduce me to General von Werben?"
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading And now may I ask you to be so kind as to introduce me to General von Werben?"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Why it is kind indeed, wonderfully kind; but of you, of all of you, to be cast here on the heights of Golmberg, to be thrown upon this most inhospitable shore--inhospitable because no creature ever comes to us, or can come from that side.
for the reason that
From this reading Why it is kind indeed, wonderfully kind; but of you, of all of you, to be cast here on the heights of Golmberg, to be thrown upon this most inhospitable shore--inhospitable because no creature ever comes to us, or can come from that side.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading He turned towards the General, who answered his extremely courteous bow with some reserve.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Why it is kind indeed, wonderfully kind; but of you, of all of you, to be cast here on the heights of Golmberg, to be thrown upon this most inhospitable shore--inhospitable because no creature ever comes to us, or can come from that side.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Why it is kind indeed, wonderfully kind; but of you, of all of you, to be cast here on the heights of Golmberg, to be thrown upon this most inhospitable shore--inhospitable because no creature ever comes to us, or can come from that side.
put or send forth
From this reading Why it is kind indeed, wonderfully kind; but of you, of all of you, to be cast here on the heights of Golmberg, to be thrown upon this most inhospitable shore--inhospitable because no creature ever comes to us, or can come from that side.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Why it is kind indeed, wonderfully kind; but of you, of all of you, to be cast here on the heights of Golmberg, to be thrown upon this most inhospitable shore--inhospitable because no creature ever comes to us, or can come from that side.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Why it is kind indeed, wonderfully kind; but of you, of all of you, to be cast here on the heights of Golmberg, to be thrown upon this most inhospitable shore--inhospitable because no creature ever comes to us, or can come from that side.
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading The Count responded no less cordially to the President's greeting.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading The Count responded no less cordially to the President's greeting.
courteousadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrtiəs/
exhibiting courtesy and politeness
From this reading He turned towards the General, who answered his extremely courteous bow with some reserve.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Why it is kind indeed, wonderfully kind; but of you, of all of you, to be cast here on the heights of Golmberg, to be thrown upon this most inhospitable shore--inhospitable because no creature ever comes to us, or can come from that side.
at any time
From this reading Why it is kind indeed, wonderfully kind; but of you, of all of you, to be cast here on the heights of Golmberg, to be thrown upon this most inhospitable shore--inhospitable because no creature ever comes to us, or can come from that side.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Kind!" he exclaimed, holding fast the other's hands; "and kind of me?
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading He turned towards the General, who answered his extremely courteous bow with some reserve.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading "Kind!" he exclaimed, holding fast the other's hands; "and kind of me?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Why it is kind indeed, wonderfully kind; but of you, of all of you, to be cast here on the heights of Golmberg, to be thrown upon this most inhospitable shore--inhospitable because no creature ever comes to us, or can come from that side.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading And now may I ask you to be so kind as to introduce me to General von Werben?"
Golmberg
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From this reading Why it is kind indeed, wonderfully kind; but of you, of all of you, to be cast here on the heights of Golmberg, to be thrown upon this most inhospitable shore--inhospitable because no creature ever comes to us, or can come from that side.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading The Count responded no less cordially to the President's greeting.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "Kind!" he exclaimed, holding fast the other's hands; "and kind of me?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Kind!" he exclaimed, holding fast the other's hands; "and kind of me?
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading Why it is kind indeed, wonderfully kind; but of you, of all of you, to be cast here on the heights of Golmberg, to be thrown upon this most inhospitable shore--inhospitable because no creature ever comes to us, or can come from that side.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Why it is kind indeed, wonderfully kind; but of you, of all of you, to be cast here on the heights of Golmberg, to be thrown upon this most inhospitable shore--inhospitable because no creature ever comes to us, or can come from that side.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He turned towards the General, who answered his extremely courteous bow with some reserve.
the act of retaining something
From this reading "Kind!" he exclaimed, holding fast the other's hands; "and kind of me?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And now may I ask you to be so kind as to introduce me to General von Werben?"
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Why it is kind indeed, wonderfully kind; but of you, of all of you, to be cast here on the heights of Golmberg, to be thrown upon this most inhospitable shore--inhospitable because no creature ever comes to us, or can come from that side.
inhospitableadjectiveUS /ɪnˈhɑːspətəbəl/
unfavorable to life or growth
From this reading Why it is kind indeed, wonderfully kind; but of you, of all of you, to be cast here on the heights of Golmberg, to be thrown upon this most inhospitable shore--inhospitable because no creature ever comes to us, or can come from that side.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading And now may I ask you to be so kind as to introduce me to General von Werben?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Why it is kind indeed, wonderfully kind; but of you, of all of you, to be cast here on the heights of Golmberg, to be thrown upon this most inhospitable shore--inhospitable because no creature ever comes to us, or can come from that side.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Why it is kind indeed, wonderfully kind; but of you, of all of you, to be cast here on the heights of Golmberg, to be thrown upon this most inhospitable shore--inhospitable because no creature ever comes to us, or can come from that side.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "Kind!" he exclaimed, holding fast the other's hands; "and kind of me?
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The Count responded no less cordially to the President's greeting.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading And now may I ask you to be so kind as to introduce me to General von Werben?"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Kind!" he exclaimed, holding fast the other's hands; "and kind of me?
used to form the superlative
From this reading Why it is kind indeed, wonderfully kind; but of you, of all of you, to be cast here on the heights of Golmberg, to be thrown upon this most inhospitable shore--inhospitable because no creature ever comes to us, or can come from that side.
not any; not one
From this reading The Count responded no less cordially to the President's greeting.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And now may I ask you to be so kind as to introduce me to General von Werben?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Kind!" he exclaimed, holding fast the other's hands; "and kind of me?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Why it is kind indeed, wonderfully kind; but of you, of all of you, to be cast here on the heights of Golmberg, to be thrown upon this most inhospitable shore--inhospitable because no creature ever comes to us, or can come from that side.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Why it is kind indeed, wonderfully kind; but of you, of all of you, to be cast here on the heights of Golmberg, to be thrown upon this most inhospitable shore--inhospitable because no creature ever comes to us, or can come from that side.
other's
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From this reading "Kind!" he exclaimed, holding fast the other's hands; "and kind of me?
President'snounUS /ˈprezɪdənts/
possessive form of “president” — an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading The Count responded no less cordially to the President's greeting.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading He turned towards the General, who answered his extremely courteous bow with some reserve.
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading The Count responded no less cordially to the President's greeting.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Why it is kind indeed, wonderfully kind; but of you, of all of you, to be cast here on the heights of Golmberg, to be thrown upon this most inhospitable shore--inhospitable because no creature ever comes to us, or can come from that side.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Why it is kind indeed, wonderfully kind; but of you, of all of you, to be cast here on the heights of Golmberg, to be thrown upon this most inhospitable shore--inhospitable because no creature ever comes to us, or can come from that side.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And now may I ask you to be so kind as to introduce me to General von Werben?"
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He turned towards the General, who answered his extremely courteous bow with some reserve.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Why it is kind indeed, wonderfully kind; but of you, of all of you, to be cast here on the heights of Golmberg, to be thrown upon this most inhospitable shore--inhospitable because no creature ever comes to us, or can come from that side.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Count responded no less cordially to the President's greeting.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Why it is kind indeed, wonderfully kind; but of you, of all of you, to be cast here on the heights of Golmberg, to be thrown upon this most inhospitable shore--inhospitable because no creature ever comes to us, or can come from that side.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Why it is kind indeed, wonderfully kind; but of you, of all of you, to be cast here on the heights of Golmberg, to be thrown upon this most inhospitable shore--inhospitable because no creature ever comes to us, or can come from that side.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Count responded no less cordially to the President's greeting.
in the direction of
From this reading He turned towards the General, who answered his extremely courteous bow with some reserve.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He turned towards the General, who answered his extremely courteous bow with some reserve.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Why it is kind indeed, wonderfully kind; but of you, of all of you, to be cast here on the heights of Golmberg, to be thrown upon this most inhospitable shore--inhospitable because no creature ever comes to us, or can come from that side.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Why it is kind indeed, wonderfully kind; but of you, of all of you, to be cast here on the heights of Golmberg, to be thrown upon this most inhospitable shore--inhospitable because no creature ever comes to us, or can come from that side.
von
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From this reading And now may I ask you to be so kind as to introduce me to General von Werben?"
Werben
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From this reading And now may I ask you to be so kind as to introduce me to General von Werben?"
which person or people
From this reading He turned towards the General, who answered his extremely courteous bow with some reserve.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why it is kind indeed, wonderfully kind; but of you, of all of you, to be cast here on the heights of Golmberg, to be thrown upon this most inhospitable shore--inhospitable because no creature ever comes to us, or can come from that side.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He turned towards the General, who answered his extremely courteous bow with some reserve.
wonderfullyadverbUS /ˈwʌndərfəli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading Why it is kind indeed, wonderfully kind; but of you, of all of you, to be cast here on the heights of Golmberg, to be thrown upon this most inhospitable shore--inhospitable because no creature ever comes to us, or can come from that side.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Why it is kind indeed, wonderfully kind; but of you, of all of you, to be cast here on the heights of Golmberg, to be thrown upon this most inhospitable shore--inhospitable because no creature ever comes to us, or can come from that side.
